Virgin Steele
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1981 in Long Island, New York, United States
- Active: 1981–present
Biography
Virgin Steele is an American heavy metal band from New York, formed in 1981. The group's music has incorporated elements of traditional heavy metal, power metal, symphonic metal and progressive metal. Over the course of its career, Virgin Steele has released concept albums and larger-scale works, including the metal opera "The House of Atreus" and the concept album "Visions of Eden". Guitarist Jack Starr and drummer Joey Ayvazian began assembling the band in the early 1980s.
Genres
Virgin Steele Discography
- Virgin Steele (1982) - Album - rated 2.6/5
- Guardians of the Flame (1983) - Album - rated 3.02/5
- Noble Savage (1986) - Album - rated 3.37/5
- Age of Consent (1988) - Album - rated 3.2/5
- Life Among the Ruins (1993) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: Part One (1994) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part Two (1995) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- Invictus (1998) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- The House of Atreus: Act I (1999) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- The House of Atreus: Act II (2000) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Magick Fire-Music (2000) - EP - rated 3.69/5
- Hymns to Victory (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.87/5
Members
- David DeFeis - lead vocals, keyboards, piano (1981–present)
- Edward Pursino - guitar (1984–present)
- Josh Block - bass, guitar (2000–present)
- Jack Starr - guitar (1981–1984)
- Joe O'Reilly - bass (1981–1992)
- Joey Ayvazian - drums (1981–1995)
- Rob DeMartino - bass (1993–1999)
- Frank Gilchriest - drums (1995–2015)